Michael's practice focuses on US and international private equity investment funds, hedge and venture capital funds, mezzanine investment funds, and impact investment funds. Michael’s international work experience includes international project finance, mergers and acquisitions, privatizations, joint ventures and other financing transactions across Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia. He has also done significant work with venture philanthropy, structuring social enterprises and micro-financing transactions.

Michael is a leading practitioner in the legal finance asset class, having written, lectured and spoken extensively about litigation finance, deal structuring, and industry best practices. He has represented funders, funded companies, and law firms in over 60 legal investment transactions and five fund formations/restructurings for funds dedicated to legal finance.

Previous Work

Before joining Arent Fox, Michael practiced at a large firm, working closely with institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and development-focused financial institutions, such as the International Finance Corporation, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Islamic Development Bank.

Michael has served as an arbitrator and mediator for both US and international disputes involving complex financial and trade disputes. He has also served as General Counsel for multiple Latin American-based investment firms.

Board of Governors, Virginia State Bar International Practice Section, Former Member

Life Beyond the Law

Michael volunteers with a number of social impact investment incubators in Washington, DC and internationally. He has led philanthropic and fund-raising initiatives for his sons’ schools. In addition, Michael is an avid sailor and distance swimmer.

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